Writing Dissertation: Fifth Part

This blog post is the fifth and final installment of our writing dissertation guideline. In this part, we will give you some general advice all about dissertation writing.

Developing an Argument

Dissertations that score highly will have a well developed argument. This means that there is a clear a sense of direction in the piece. The arguments of other researchers and your data will be drawn in to lend credibility to your developing argument.

Here are some ways to develop an argument:

1.      Agree with or reject the point of view of another researcher or researchers.

2.      Develop an existing point of view

3.      You could come up with a new perspective on a problem or issue – perhaps by applying a new theory, or introducing new information.

Stating your Opinion

Developing an argument does involve stating your opinion. The market is interested in your opinion, and wants to hear your thoughts on the research question.

However there are conventions for expressing your opinion in academic writing. You should avoid saying ‘I think’ or ‘I believe’. There are number of ways of making your opinion clear, but presenting this opinion in a more balanced way. For example you could use the phrases like ‘It seems clear from the evidence that…’ or  ‘On balance, the evidence suggests that …’ or ‘It is not certain that…’

Linking and Signposting Words

 It is easier to develop an argument if you have some linking words that you can use. These words might also be called ‘signposting words’ because they indicate to the reader an alternative point of view or a change of direction.

Words for adding to or developing:

In addition

Furthermore

Moreover

Therefore

Words for considering other views of evidence:

Alternatively

Nevertheless

Even so

However

To recap what we have discussed in these blog, follow the links below:

Writing a Dissertation: First Part

Writing a Dissertation: Second Part

Writing a Dissertation: Third Part

Writing a Dissertation: Fourth Part

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